June 24 Newsletter: Mayo's missing piece
The state is providing $15 million to tear down the Richmond Coliseum, what to do about illegal tire dumping, and more debate over the code refresh rezoning initiative.
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DPW had to retrieve 3,400 illegally dumped tires last year. It hopes cameras could help.
As Richmond continues to pour time and money into cleaning up illegally dumped trash and tires, the Department of Public Works is hoping that putting cameras at the most active dumpsites could help deter bad actors.
In show of unity, city officials unanimously approve tweaks to collective bargaining rules
Richmond officials are back on the same page when it comes to the collective bargaining rights of the city’s unionized workforce.
Land conservancy buys last privately owned part of Mayo Island
The city said the building is “expected to remain and play an important role in the future operation and activation of Mayo Island Park"
Council rejects proposals to create new layer of review for code refresh
Two proposals for citizen-led commissions fail on 2-6 votes.
Teachers’ union declares impasse in negotiating with RPS, will head to mediation
The REA is rejecting an offer of 2% raises for employees.
State budget deal includes $15M to help Richmond demolish coliseum
It also has $20 million to help fix up the city’s water treatment plant.
